Finances
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) informed drivers of a new check policy now in effect at Port of Entry locations statewide. Effective February 1, 2026, all checks at Colorado Port of Entry locations will be processed...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $100 million in funding towards projects intended to bolster Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) standards, increase enforcement, and help military veterans transition to careers in trucking. On December...
Truck stop chain Love’s acquires three freight factoring companies
Travel center operator Love's announced the acquisition of three freight factoring companies to bolster its financial services arm. On December 22, 2025, Love's Financial announced...
Trucking companies urge action over 1% ‘backdoor toll increase’ for commercial vehicles on New York State Thruway
Dozens of trucking companies are pressing state officials for action on what they are calling a "new backdoor toll increase" on the New York...
Ohio trucking co. operator sentenced to prison and $1.9 million in restitution for tax evasion scheme
An Ohio trucking company operator was sentenced this week in connection with a tax evasion scheme. On December 2, 2025, Louisville, Ohio, resident Alice...
Illinois lawmakers approve 30% toll hike for trucks
Lawmakers have advanced a bill that would significantly increase toll rates for both motorists and commercial vehicle drivers in Illinois. On October 31, 2025, Illinois...
Court rules that Texas county must return $41K seized from trucker as civil forfeiture action
This week, a Texas court sided with a trucker in a civil forfeiture case, ruling that Harris County must return tens of thousands of dollars...
FMCSA’s broker transparency rule pushed to 2026
Truckers awaiting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) freight broker transparency rule will have to keep waiting until next spring, according to the...
UPS offers full-time drivers a buyout of $1,800 per year of service if they agree to resign
Package delivery giant UPS is offering drivers a financial compensation package if they voluntarily resign as the company undergoes a massive restructure. On Friday,...
Fuel costs down but trucking ‘severely squeezed’ by low rates and mounting operational costs, ATRI says
An American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report released on Tuesday paints a grim picture for trucking profitability amid an ongoing freight recession. On July 1,...
Tariffs to trigger empty shelves, widespread trucking layoffs as early as May, economists warn
A U.S. asset management firm recently issued a dire warning for the trucking and retail sectors as tariffs begin to impact the global supply...
Colorado Ports of Entry no longer accepting cash as of January 1
Truckers passing through Colorado Ports of Entry should plan ahead as the facilities are no longer accepting cash for payment. Effective on January 1,...
Truckers to pay more as Ohio Turnpike tolls increase in 2025
Truckers traveling on the Ohio Turnpike should expect to pay more due to a toll increase going into effect in January. Effective January 1,...
Researchers: CDL/CLP downgrades that threaten 177K drivers to push rates higher, increase highway safety
This week, ACT Research released a report suggesting that November's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) downgrades will...